According to the Forest Service, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches from the Sandy River to the Deschutes River, includes both the Washington and Oregon sides of the river, and covers 292,500 acres. It’s no surprise that my favorite way to enjoy the Gorge is to hike. But the Gorge offers many other […]

The Columbia River Gorge holds many gems for adventurers. Among them is Triple Falls, one of my favorite day hikes in the Gorge. Starting out, the Oneonta Trail is a fairly steep series of switchbacks that eventually mellows out. You get a good mix of river valley views and beautiful scenery along the trail itself. […]